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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # software engineering manager - **Company:** General Motors - **Location:** San Francisco Bay Area, CA, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), LTE (Telecommunication), Android Software Development, Bluetooth, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, Computer Engineering, Data Centers, Software Debugging, Linux, Device Drivers, Hardware Design, Internet Protocol, Networking Basics, Routing, Network Administration, QNX (Software), Sniffers, Software Engineering, System Software, TCP/IP, Transmission Control Protocol (TCP), Wi-Fi Technology, Computer Networking Systems, Computer Network Operations, Cloud Platform System, 5G NR, Information Technology, U-Boot - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineering-manager-networking-system-software-mountain-view-ca--b0fd1202-57a7-4e00-9fc4-756c18ed641c ## About the Role * Strong understanding of networking fundamentals (e.g., TCP/IP, routing, sockets, drivers, user-space networking). * Deep understanding of system software fundamentals: OS internals, kernel or driver development, system daemons, IPC, and resource management * Experience with application-level protocols like HTTP and how developers use them. * Demonstrated ability to triage, debug, and lead teams through complicated system-wide issues. * Experience with networking on Linux, Android, or QNX (expertise in one, familiarity with others is ideal). * Proficiency in at least one of C, C++, or Java. * Proven experience leading or mentoring engineers, setting technical direction, or driving cross-team initiatives. * Excellent culture-building skills: we earnestly love our cars and our customers. The best way for us to show that is to ship amazing things, in an amazing environment where curiosity and execution live side-by-side. * BS/MS/PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent experience. * 7+ years software development experience, with 3-5 years in leadership, team lead, or managerial capacity. What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications) * Working knowledge of WiFi, LTE, 5G, Bluetooth, and/or UWB. * Experience with system-level capabilities such as secure boot, OTA pipelines, platform security, diagnostics, or telemetry. * Experience with physical connectivity systems or embedded networking ("vehicles are data centers on wheels"). * Familiarity with packet sniffers, protocol analyzers, or network debugging tools. * Experience shipping highly reliable software using telemetry, observability, or distributed diagnostics. * Strong writing, documentation, and collaboration skills - they're essential to good system design and effective leadership. * Experience building teams, hiring talent, and developing engineers professionally., Android, Bluetooth, Cloud Applications, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Debugging Skills, Debugging Tools, Device Drivers, Documentation, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, Embedded Systems, Engineering Management, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Hardware Design, High Reliability Software, IP (Internet Protocol) Routing, Kernel Programming, Leadership, Linux Networks, Linux Operating System, Mentoring, Network Administration/Management, Network Debugging, Network Operations Center, Network System Software, Network Systems, Operating Systems, Process Improvement, Product Development, Protocol Analysis, QNX Operating System, Resource Management, Sniffer, Sockets, Software Development, Software Engineering, State Laws and Regulations, Systems Administration/Management, TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol), Team Lead/Manager, Team Player, Technical Leadership, Technical Recruiting, Telemetry, Wi-Fi, Wireless Communications, Writing Skills ## Description We think wireless communication can be perfectly reliable - no matter where our cars go. We're looking for system software experts who agree., Our Vehicle Communication team is hiring a software engineering manager to lead the development of system software in our Linux-based networking system. You'll guide a team working to ship the world's most reliable connectivity. This is a hands-on technical leadership role. We hire managers that software engineers are excited to work for: those who are excited about the work, know how and when to help, when to mentor, and share a deep commitment to shipping great software What You'll DoGM is developing a breakthrough new system for vehicle software and communications, and your team will be at the heart of it. Because we design our own hardware, you'll collaborate closely with hardware engineering to meet strict power, performance, and reliability targets. 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